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Flights from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Salvador or Sao Paulo, about 4h 35m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 35m
Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey4h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Salvador or Sao Paulo
Best ways to fly from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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PNZ Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,530 km950 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneRio de Janeiro vs Petrolina
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- PNZ → GIG, SDU
Flights from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Salvador and Sao Paulo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,530 km.
Where do you change planes between Petrolina and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Salvador (SSA) and Sao Paulo (GRU). GOL flies both legs via Salvador, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Petrolina and Rio de Janeiro?
Petrolina: Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).



